SCSI Disk Mode: Start Up Error Message (4/97)

I have a PowerBook in SCSI Disk Mode (also known as HD Target Mode) connected to another Macintosh computer. After I turn the PowerBook on and get the moving SCSI icon and then try to turn on the other computer, I get an error message telling me that I'm using the wrong system software.
The host computer is trying to boot from the PowerBook hard drive. Follow these steps to remedy the situation:

1) Turn the host Macintosh off by pressing the power button.
2) Turn the PowerBook in SCSI disk mode off by pressing the power button.
3) Disconnect the SCSI cable from the host Macintosh.
4) Start up the host Macintosh.
5) Open the Startup Disk control panel and select the internal hard drive.
6) Shut down the host Macintosh.
7) Reconnect the SCSI cable.
8) Turn on the PowerBook.
9) Turn on the host Macintosh.

The host computer should now boot up from its own internal hard drive.


This article was published in the 23 April 1997 "Information Alley."


Article Change History:
23 Apr 1997 - Added Info Alley information.

Published Date: Feb 18, 2012